The Tea Corner

Now that the Holiday rush is over it’s time to sit back in your comfortable chair and think about what your goals are for the new year while sipping on a cup of your favorite loose tea.

Relax with a cup of tea!

Now and then I come across some helpful tips for tea drinkers and I would like to share these tips.

       Removing Tea Stains:  Leaving a tea bag in cups and on saucers may cause stains.  To get them sparkling again:

• Rinse the cup, saucer or mug with lots of hot water to flush away residue
• Squirt liquid soap or a bit of vinegar onto a damp sponge
• Sprinkle on a hefty dose of table salt (this acts as a mild abrasive) and gently scrub clean
• For fine china, mix a teaspoon of baking soda with a few drops of lemon juice, and rub this paste onto the stain
• Let it sit for an hour or so, then wash the cup, saucer or mug

You may want to consider using a Tea Bag Caddy  to rest your tea bag.  Mix and match your tea bag caddies for an interesting table setting.

       The Best Brew.    Who better to ask how to make the perfect cup of tea than the United Kingdom Tea Council?  Here’s the answer:

1. Buy good quality tea and store it in an airtight container at room temperature.
2. Measure your tea carefully; use either 1 tea bag or 1 rounded tsp of loose tea for each cup.
3. Pour boiling water over tea (For the best flavor, always brew tea with freshly boiled water.)
4. Steep most black tea for 3 to 4 minutes and green tea for 2 to 4 minutes.

Check back next month for some additional Tea Tips!